Sri Lanka · Trincomalee District
Ranked by the OnlyBeaches Index (OBI) — a 1-10 score blending water purity, conditions, crowd levels and vibe. Updated every 30 minutes.
Browns Beach
Small secluded sandy stretch with minimal visitors.
Kanniya Beach
Secluded beach near the Kanniya area with few visitors.
Nilaveli Beach
Iconic long sandy beach near Nilaveli, popular for swimming and sunbathing.
Nilaveli Lagoon Beach
Secluded beach along the Nilaveli lagoon, peaceful environment.
Passikudah Beach
Hidden beach area near Passikudah with calm waters.
Pigeon Island Beach
Beach access to Pigeon Island Marine Sanctuary, great for snorkeling.
Uppuveli Beach
Well-known beach north of Trincomalee with calm waters.
Vellamullivaikkal Beach
Quiet hidden beach south of Nilaveli.
Nilaveli sits in Trincomalee District, Sri Lanka and is home to 8 ranked beaches on OnlyBeaches. Every beach here is scored by the OnlyBeaches Index — a 1-10 metric blending water purity, live conditions (waves, water temperature, wind), crowd intelligence and vibe.
Whether you're after the highest-scoring beach in Nilaveli or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.
